Why Teen LeadershipLead. Serve. Inspire the world

Why Teen Leadership?

Get Involved
Teen Leadership Corps is the premier organization for empowering student leaders through service education.
Photo of Kalee Basting former Teen Leadership Service-Learning Student

Kalee Basting
(Former Service-Learning student)

"It was instrumental in my life to be able to step outside the world of ‘Me’ and really focus on another human being. I believe we have a responsibility to take care of each other, not only look out for ourselves. I learned how to deeply connect with others far different than myself and use my gifts in a very positive way."

Lou Holtz Former Head coach for Notre Dame Football

Lou Holtz
(Former Head Coach Notre Dame)

"Wherever you find yourself, good or bad, are because of choices you make. You choose to do drugs, drop out of school, run with bad people you'll end up with a very difficult life. On the other hand, if you make good choices you will be rewarded on a continuous basis. The only difference between the people that really and truly succeed and those that fail are the people they meet, the books they read, the dreams they dream and the decisions they make. Always make good decisions and remember that leadership is just having a strong feeling to accomplish something. Our values determine our needs and our needs determine our goals. My best wishes to the students of Teen Leadership Corps." Lou Holtz Electronic Signature

Senator Mark Wagoner

Mark Wagoner
(Ohio Senator)

"Teen Leadership Corps is an innovative example of what teamwork and education can accomplish. Through its emphasis on task oriented group collaboration, Teen Leadership Corps demonstrates the value of student development and service leadership."


"Take A Stand"

Lyrics by Cathy Black

Vocals by Allison Bacon and Cathy Black

Content on this page requires a newer version of Adobe Flash Player.

Get Adobe Flash player

Teen Leadership Corps Mission Statement
To empower our nation’s teens to make a difference in their communities through a structured, service-learning curriculum administered at high schools across the country.

Teen Leadership Corps strives for every community to receive the benefits from high school community service programs. Teen Leadership Corps will provide the financial and educational means necessary for secondary schools to incorporate academic community service programs into the mainstream curriculum.

Teen Leadership Corps accomplishes our mission conducting educational training workshops for certified teachers, purchasing resource and instructional materials for students and the instructor, and providing financial assistance for school and community-based service projects.
North Coast Cancer Foundation logo Cleveland Indians High Acheivers Kids Club logo United Way of Erie County logo
Northern Ohio Medical Specialists logo Boys And Girls Club of Erie County logo

Pepperidge Farm logo
Pabodie Design Studios logo - Web and multimedia design Northern Ohio

Goodwill logo Smiling G
Big Brothers Big Sisters Erie County logo